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Eunice’s Ceasar ready to lead running game

Ty Ceasar is the quiet type, except when he’s on the football field. Ceasar will have the chance to show some of that game-time exuberance this season as he takes over as the lead running back for a Eunice High Wing-T offense that features a heavily-oriented ground game.

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Eunice’s Ceasar ready to lead running game

Bobby Ardoin
3:42 p.m. CDT August 11, 2014

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Eunice High running back Ty Ceasar poses with teammate and running back Triston Frye (left) during football picture day last week at Eunice High. Ceasar is expected to be the featured running back for the Bobcats this season, while Frye and Chris Johnson will supply assisting roles behind quarterback Alex Richard.
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EUNICE – Ty Ceasar is the quiet type, except when he’s on the football field.

Ceasar will have the chance to show some of that game-time exuberance this season as he takes over as the lead running back for a Eunice High Wing-T offense that features a heavily-oriented ground game.

The emergence of Ceasar might be necessary, says EHS head football coach Paul Trosclair, as the 190-pound senior replaces a 2,000 career rusher Darrious Richard in the Bobcats’ backfield.

Ceasar is aware that Richard’s record casts a heavy legacy, one that he will be required to fulfill.

“Darrious was one of the best running backs at Eunice High. I feel like I can take his place. One of the main things that I learned from him is (Richard’s) toughness,” said Ceasar.

Trosclair said Ceasar has captured the attention of his Bobcats’ teammates, especially with his prolific work ethic.

“We’re excited a lot about Ty. He has a great attitude and doesn’t say a lot. We’re looking for a guy to carry the ball most of the time and (Ceasar) is the one we are counting on,” said Trosclair.

Ceasar feels he will have a lot of help as he becomes a featured runner.

“Triston is a pretty speedy guy and Chris Johnson has been playing here for quite a while,” said Ceasar.

Ceasar feels he brings another dimension to the EHS backfield.

“I’m a different type of runner (than Richard). Darrious was more of a speed guy who could make those cuts and make you miss. I’m more north and south, a guy who wants to run you over. That’s my style,” Ceasar said.

Cesar said when he looks ahead after receiving a handoff, there is reason for optimism.

That’s because Eunice has its entire interior offensive line returning.

That group includes tackles Hunter Holford, Andrew Fontenot, guards Troy Rideaux and Alex Sonnier. Also back is two-year starting center Cole Prudhomme, who delivered a non-binding, verbal commitment to UL this summer.

“Our offense really gained experience last year. We have a lot of guys coming back. I know we have been working hard in the weight room and during the offseason.

Trosclair said Ceasar missed several games during the 2013 midseason because of a concussion.

Losing that amount of playing time won’t be that much of a problem, Trosclair said, since Ceasar has more than compensated because of his offseason efforts.

“Ty had a great offseason for us. This summer he’s worked awfully hard. There were days this summer that he did double workouts. He would come in during the morning and then in back again in the afternoon, doing the same workout,” Trosclair said.

Trosclair said Ceasar made his presence felt in May when the Bobcats’ concluded spring training with a scrimmage against Ville Platte.

“He had a great spring and in the scrimmage against Ville Platte, he really turned it up as the scrimmage went on. As the game goes on, you will notice that he seems to get stronger,” Trosclair said.